Sink lining



M. A. BRADY.

SINK LINING.

APPLICATION FILED AUG-I. 1921.

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Patented Feb. 7, 1922.

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INVENTOR WITNESSES M. A. BRADY.

SINK LINING.

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SINK LINING.

Application filed August 1, 1921. Serial No. 488,937. i

ToaZZ whom it may concern:

Be it knownthat I, MARY A. BRADY, a

citizen of the United States, residing at New York, in the county of NewYork and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvementsin, Sink Linings, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to improvements in kitchen sinks and has for-anobject the provision of a removable lining which may be placed within asink of ordinary construction for the purpose of improving itsappearance and permitting the same to be kept in a neat and attractivemanner.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a sink lining whichis adjustable so as to permit of its use in sinks of different sizes,the construction being such that the lining may be readily positionedwithin the sink without the use of a skilled workman.

A further object is the provision of a sink lining of this characterwhich is of sectional formation and which includes removable sectionswhich may be extended above the upper edge of the sink to provide asplash board, the sections being interchangeable so as to permit of theuse of these splash boards with sinks supplied with one or more faucets.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a sinklining which is preferably formed of porcelain plates which are capableof relative adjustment to fit sinks of different sizes, the constructionbeingsimple so as to permit of the ready application of the lining. 7

With the above and other objects in view, the invention further includesthe following novel features anddetails of construction, to behereinafter more fully described, illustrated in the accompanyingdrawings and pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a front elevation of the sink with theinvention applied thereto.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the same.

Figure 3 is a transverse section.

Figure 4 is a longitudinal section.

Figure 5 is a detail view of one of the side plates of the sink liningshowing the sections separated.

Figure 6 is a similar view of the back plate.

Figure 7 is a like view of the splash plate.

Figure 8 is a like view of the bottom or drain plate.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Figure 9 is a detail view of one sectionof I the splash board showingthe section 'con structed for use for a single offset as used inconnection with the sink. Figure 10 is a detail view of modified form ofintermediate section of the splash plate.

Referring in detail to the drawings, wherein like characters ofreference denote corresponding parts, the reference charac ter 10indicates a sink of the usual iron structure. Sinks of-this characterbecome unsightly and require-frequent and'laborious cleaning, which,however does little to the appearance of the sink.

The present invention has for its objectthe provision of a removable andadjustable lining which is preferably formed of sectional porcelainplates, which may be adjusted to fit sinks of different. sizes. :For

this purpose there is provided aback'plate 11 which comprises sections'12 and 13, one of said sections having extending from its upperedgean'arm '14: which is; provided with a groove to slidingly receivethe adjacent upper edge of theother section so that the length of theback plate may: be-regulated in conformity to the length of the sink.

The inner front portion of the sink. is covered by a front plate 15,which includessections 16 and 17', one of which is provided with agrooved extending arm 18, similar to 1 the arm 14 so as to s'lidinglyreceive the-up-t per edge of the other section of the front plate topermit of proper adjustment. Each end of the sink is covered by an endplate I 19, each'of which comprise adjustable sections 20 and-21 whichare connected-in a manner similar to the sections of the back andfront-plates-.-. In addition these end plates 19 are provided alongtheir upper edges with longitudinally extending grooves 22 whichslidingly receive tongues 23 formed on end strips 24; These end stripsare designed to provide splash plates for the bottom plate is formed ofadjustable sections 26 which are perforated as shownat 27 so as topermit of drainage through the plate. This bottom plate is furtherprovided with legs 28 which extend downwardly and serve to space theplace 27 from the bottom of the sink. This not only permits of freedrainage beneath the plate 25 but spaces the latter slightly from thelower edges of the front, back and end plates and thus more securelyhold the latter in posi tion.

The invention further includes .a rear splash plate which is designed toextend upward from the back of the sink against the adjacent wall. Therear splash plate is designated generally at 29 and comprises outersections 30 which are connected by an intermediate section 31. This lastmentioned section is provided with substantially semi-circular offsetportions 32 which receive the pipes for supplying hot and cold water tothe sink. If desired a section 33 having a single pipe receiving ofisetportion 34' as shown: in Figure 9 of the drawings may be substituted forthe section 31.

Extending upwardly from each of the Y outer sections 30 is an arm 35 andconnecting the arms of each-of the outer sections is a plate section 36,the latter being provided with openings 37for register with openings 38formed in the arms 35 so as to permit of the passage of bolts or othersuitable fastening devices to removably hold the sections together. Thesection 36 is designed to be placed behind the water supply pipes andserves to protect the wall for an appreciable distance above the top ofthe sink.

It is preferred to provide the lower edges of the sections 20, 31 and 33of the rear splash plate with offset flanges 39- which are adapted torest along the upper edge of the rear portion of the sink and to act tosplash plate.

prevent water from running down the rear splash late behind the sink.

In. Figure 10 there is illustrated .a modified form of intermediatesection of the This section is indicated at 21 and is designed for usewhere the hot and cold water pipes are positionedbehind the sink: 7 V

The invention is susceptible of various changes in its form, proportionsand minor details of construction and the right is herein reserved tomake such changes as properly fall within the scope of the appendedclaims.

Having described the invention what is claimed is 1. A sink liningcomprising front, back and side walls, a separate perforated-bottomhaving its edges in contacting engagement with the front, back and sidewalls, means extending downwardly from the bottom to space the latterabove the bottom of the sink, a sectional splash plate and a drip flangeextending along the lower edge of the splash plate for engagement overthe rear wall of the lining. Y

2. A sink lining comprising front, back and sidewalls, a separateperforated bottom having its edges in contacting engagement wlth thefront, back and side walls, means extending downwardly from the bottomto space the latter above the bottom 4'. A sink lining comprising afront, back and side walls, a separate sectional perforated bottom incontacting engagement with the front, back and sidewalls andmeansextending from one edge of each section of the perforated bottom wherebythe sections may be adjusted to regulate the size of the bottom.

In testimony whereof I afiix my signature.

' MARY A. BRADY.

